The "Fuck you Covid19" thread

My parents have both tested positive.

We had no Thanksgiving.

My dad is an ER nurse.

My mom has several complicating factors.

I am tired. And worried. I'm fighting bitterness.

Oh PLP, I am so sorry to hear this. Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your family.
 
My parents have both tested positive.

We had no Thanksgiving.

My dad is an ER nurse.

My mom has several complicating factors.

I am tired. And worried. I'm fighting bitterness.


Adding my thoughts to the rest -- hopefully mild cases. What a scary time.

:rose:
 
Our governor refuses to declare a mask mandate. Fortunately, he has declared Thursday a day of prayer and fasting. Lucky us.
 
Has anyone else been operating under the destructive delusion that you should be taking this pandemic time to completely remake your mind, body and life? Asking for a friend.

(Also, congrats to you, aussiegeekygal...)
 
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I shared this on another thread earlier tonight

I feel like I come to Lit more these day because I’m just plain lonely. COVID has impacted every aspect of life. I feel disconnected from my friends, family and lovers. It almost feels like the light that was my spirit, my soul, gets a little dimmer every day. Is it the isolation? I don’t know, but I kinda don’t like me a lot these days.
 
I feel like I come to Lit more these day because I’m just plain lonely. COVID has impacted every aspect of life. I feel disconnected from my friends, family and lovers. It almost feels like the light that was my spirit, my soul, gets a little dimmer every day. Is it the isolation? I don’t know, but I kinda don’t like me a lot these days.

I think this is it, and you are not alone.

I’ve seen several studies in recent years that show that the personal effects of climate change are moderated, as you might expect, in neighborhoods with plenty of trees. More green space and less pavement makes for much cooler neighborhoods. Neighborhoods without vegetation tend to be poorer, less politically powerful, and much hotter (dangerously so) in the summer.

Life is filled with difficulty, and to bitchslap the metaphor, social connections are humanity’s mitigating vegetation. Without them, we overheat. That which is hard is harder still.

Like many Litizens, I disappear from Lit and then reappear. This time I came back because I realized the pandemic was clearcutting my social forests.
 
Just a quick update on those who may be curious.

My mom had a much milder (more mild?) case and, other than being dramatic, has made it through pretty well.

My dad on the other hand had a very bad time. He caught the covid pneumonia and it was horrifying to watch my pretty strong, healthy 62 year old pop just deteriorate so fucking quickly.

Luckily, a provider I work for recommended the plasma infusions, which I knew very little about. We were able to get him in this morning and that is the closest thing I've experienced to a miracle. He's still got a way to go but I think he will make it to the other side.

Just a side note - we've been overwhelmed with people in out lives providing contact-less meals and sending e-gift cards for DoorDash and Waitr. It's amazing how much practical help means to people and if you ever get the opportunity to do that for someone, let me promise you... if will mean more than you'll ever know. :heart:
 
PLP, thanks for update. Scary stuff. Good to hear your parents are moving in the right direction.
 
Yes, PLP, thank you for the update and practical suggestion on how to help when you can't actually be there. Being locked away socially from everyone seems to bring out either the worst or best in us; there's rarely a middle road. Kudos to those who step up.

My heart goes out to you and your family and I'm glad there is now occasion for optimism for your dad.

Hugs! (from a proper social distance, of course)
 
Fuck you Covid 19!!!

Next door neighbor has tested positive. Works in a local operating room.
 
With all this going on, it tends to make people bitter when things happen. I’m one of those. Y’all don’t need this with all the issues and troubles we all are going through.

Apologies for my outburst earlier. I had to change this post to reflect my change to release this saltiness. It won’t do me any good to hold onto it.
 
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Feeling concerned by the amount of people around me talking about not getting vaccinated. They think I’m the crazy one.

While in the grocery store an elderly man stopped me to ask about the balloon tied to my cart. It was for a birthday gift I was giving to a friend. He touched my cart and the balloon and I believe he believed I was far younger than I actually am (it was in the way he talked to me, like questioning a child). His dick nose was hanging out the whole time. It was incredibly uncomfortable for me. Next time I’ll skip the balloon.
 
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